Bill · S. 5655· Senate(119-S-5655)
A bill to express the sense of Congress that the Secretary of the Navy should name an appropriate United States Navy ship in honor of the Battle of Cowpens, which took place on January 17, 1781, and for other purposes.
- Introduced
- 9/30/2026
- Last activity
- 9/30/2026 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
- Sponsored by
- Darline Graham
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill expresses the sense of Congress that the Secretary of the Navy should name an appropriate United States Navy ship in honor of the Battle of Cowpens. The text details the history of the battle, which took place on January 17, 1981, and served as a turning point in the American Revolution. It also notes that the Navy has previously named two warships after the battle, both known as the Mighty Moo. The first ship served in World War II, and the second served for 33 years before being decommissioned in 2024. Currently, no United States Navy ship carries the name Cowpens.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Section 1(b): This provision encourages the Secretary of the Navy to name a ship after the Battle of Cowpens, which honors the historical memory of the American Revolution and the service of previous Navy ships and crews that carried the name.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- The provided text does not contain any specific sections or provisions that outline negative consequences or burdens for individuals or groups of people in the United States.
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- 9/30/2026
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
- Introduced in Senate